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23rd ANNUAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND PHOTOS
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Thomas "Hitman" Hearns and Antonio "Magic Man" Tarver
Freddie Roach interviewed by ESPN
Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Cortez and Michael Katz
Gold medalist Sugar Ray Seales
"El Puas" Ruben Olivares in a fighting pose
Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Hilario Zapata
Carlos and Maria Ortiz all smiles in Canastota
Buddy McGirt, Sharmba Mitchell and Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson
"The Flushing Flash" Kevin Kelley and "Irish" Micky Ward
Ray Mercer, Al Bernstein and Michael Moorer
Leon Spinks and Buddy McGirt meet up in Canastota
Sugar Ray Leonard and "The First Lady" Cecilia Braekhus
Tommy Hearns interviewed by ESPN
Heavyweight champions Michael Moorer and Leon Spinks pose by HOF sponsor logos
Ruben Olivares, Mark Johnson, Terry Norris and Sharmba Mitchell put 'em up
Freddie Roach and Al Bernstein point to their HOF plaques
Hundreds of runners brave the rain during the 5K Race
Terry Norris completes the 5K race
Marvelous Marvin Hagler signs autographs for his fans
Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor and Gasper Ortega at the Boxing Autograph Card Show
"Irish" Micky Ward, Donny LaLonde and Dicky Eklund at a ringside lecture
IBF cruiser king Yoan Pablo Hernandez and female champ Cecilia Braekhus in the parade
SHOBOX broadcaster Steve Farhood during ringside lecture
Michigan men Tommy Hearns and Desmond Howard meet in Canastota
"The Golden Boy" Donny LaLonde by statue on display in the HOF
Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson pose for a photo
Two New York City legends meet in Canastota - Buddy McGirt and Carlos Ortiz
Long-time boxing writer Royce Feour with Michael Katz and his daughter Moorea
Al Bernstein enjoying the Banquet of Champions
Chuck Wepner laughs during the heavyweight bash
Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson excited about his HOF induction
Ray Mercer talks to the capacity crowd at the Banquet of Champions
"Double M" Michael Moorer waves to fans during the parade
Parade grand marshal Desmond Howard addresses the banquet crowd
Tommy Hearns reflects on his career at the banquet
George Chuvalo proudly poses by his display
Freddie Roach, Al Bernstein and Michael Buffer by the world famous MSG boxing ring
Billy Backus, Sugar Ray Leonard and Carmen Basilio before the start of the parade
Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Don Chargin and Terry Norris gather for a photo
Mark "Too Sharp" Johnson and fellow 2012 inductee Michael Katz
5th Street Gym's Matt Baiamonte, Micky Ward, Desmond Howard and Jim Dundee
Sugar Ray Leonard poses with the Hearns family
Jim Dundee presents Hall director Ed Brophy with his father, Angelo's, corner man's jacket
Leon Spinks enjoying his time at the heavyweight bash
Sugar Ray Leonard answers fans questions at a ringside lecture
The Parade of Champions is underway in Canastota's downtown district
Canastota's Carmen Basilio rides through his hometown streets during the parade
Sugar Ray Leonard takes a photo with two fans
Light heavyweight Ryon McKenzie poses following his public workout
The Sauerland's give away mini boxing gloves during the parade
"Irish" Micky Ward recalls memorable moments from his career at the banquet
Sharmba Mitchell and his fiance Kimberly enjoy their first visit to Canastota
Thousands of fans ready for the Induction Ceremony
Lamon Brewster delivers an emotional speech at the heavyweight bash
Tommy "Hitman" Hearns signs autographs for his many fans
The Class of 2012 by the HOF Wall - Johnson, Hearns, Bernstein, Roach, Katz and Buffer
Al Bernstein and his family (son Wes and wife Connie) by the broadcaster's HOF plaque
From Mexico to Canastota - "El Puas" Ruben Olivares acknowledges his fans
A marker designating the birthplace of Carmen Basilio was dedicated during Induction Weekend
"Jesse" James Leija enjoys his ride in the Parade of Champions
The Hearns family waves during the Parade of Champions
From Panama to Canastota, Hilario Zapata poses by the HOF logo during his first visit to the Hall
Bert Sugar's famous madras patchwork pants were donated to the HOF by Sugar's family
Donny LaLonde and his wife enjoy the Parade of Champions
Sugar Ray Leonard accommodates autograph requests from his fans
Freddie Roach accompanied by his assistant Marie (left) and girlfriend Maya (right) in the parade
Team Sauerland - Jochi Sauerland, Yoan Pablo Hernandez, Wilfried Sauerland, Robert Helenius, Cecilia Braekhus and Anna Kalanterenko